Living In Between Runway and Thrift

Living In Between Runway and Thrift

Champagne taste and a Coca Cola pocketbook…. did anyone else’s parents say this to you growing up?  I heard it so much, the phrase would bring torment to me in my dreams. So, I find it rather humorous …after two and half years of blogging…I am now a style ambassador for Harper’s Bazaar and an ambassador…

One-Sided Arguments!

One-Sided Arguments!

After reading the title, you probably thought this post is about the media….or the presidential election…or the economy….but, nope, it is not that deep!  One of my daily frustrations is that I just cannot get the whole me to look the way I want!  I am one sided!  Elie Tahari Cardigan: MarshallsBlouse: Goodwill SASpanx Tights:…

All Signs Point to ….SPRING!

All Signs Point to ….SPRING!

SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER: Peeking out from down the street  In My Window Box There are several ways that I know that spring is here in South Texas. My female co-workers begin to wear sandals. Our Mountain Laurel blooms (magnificent aromas). The days are longer. Teachers and students dream of Spring Break! We turn off…

Spring Transitions: Now or Later?

Spring Transitions: Now or Later?

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, LET’S PARTY!” -Robin Williams Having flowers around my classroom this week and warmer weather outside, put me in a little bit of a spring mood! Though normally I want the cold to stay around as long as possible, I began to long for the colors of spring as I…

Arsenic and Old Lace…And a Giveaway Too!

Arsenic and Old Lace…And a Giveaway Too!

Joni B jacket: Tuesday Morning Traveler’s Black Cami: Chicos Jana Kos Pencil Skirt Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Antonio Melani Shoes: Dillards   February….hearts…flowers…love…lace…It all seems to go together! So, a celebration of lace is a great way to begin this month as Jill and Adrienne planned. However, I have decided that there is a bit of arsenic…

Accentuate the Positives!

Accentuate the Positives!

Green Blouse:  Coldwater Creek Ellen Tracy Wool Jacket: Goodwill Tweed Skirt:  Lane Bryant Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Liz Claiborne Boots:  Marshalls I’ve already told you that I like the new ABC TV show The Revolution Tim Gunn’s segment of this show is called the Timtervention…where he swoops in and encourages women to look and feel their best. During…

Skirt Celebration and Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Skirt Celebration and Shabby Apple Giveaway!

  Today, we are celebrating skirts! Skirts have just returned to my life in the last year and are a statement of confidence for me personally! Confidence that I am not embarrassed by my legs or any part of my body! I also love separates… like skirts… because they stretch your wardrobe….you can do…

Christmas Color Rock: The San Antonio Way!

Christmas Color Rock: The San Antonio Way!

When Collette asked me to join her Christmas Color Rock, I knew that my weekend in downtown San Antonio would be the perfect place for pictures. Our Riverwalk Christmas Celebration is renowned for the lights and influences of a distinct Mexican heritage….you just might not find more variety in Christmas colors set to the tunes…